Classifications
Proper classification is essential if we are to have a level playing field for all of our participants. It is extremely important for all competing units to place themselves in the proper class. Units competing in classes inappropriate to their skill level may be reclassified at the discretion of the Classifications Committee. If you have any questions regarding Classifications, you can contact our Classifications Committee Chair, David Shives at [email protected].
Cadet Class
Scholastic OnlyThis class is for all units whose performers are junior high/middle school age or younger. High School students are not allowed to compete in this class. Evaluation will be on the WGI Regional A criteria. Color Guards performing in the CADET Division will not be promoted outside of this class.
Regional AA Class
Scholastic OnlyThe SRAA class is designed for the newest ensembles to our activity. Performers in the class will display purely introductory skills with regards to vocabulary, technique and conceptual design. Evaluation for the SRAA class will be based on the WGI Regional A criteria.
Regional A Class
This class is for the beginning performers who are just entering the performance arena for the first time. Show concept, equipment and movement skill, and performance are achieving only at an introductory level. This class is made to encourage and develop the growth of units that are only beginning to understand indoor color guard. Evaluation will be on the WGI Regional A criteria.
A Class
Participants in A class should have beginning vocabulary, programs, and achievement levels beyond the introductory level. Evaluation will be on the WGI A Class criteria. While all Independent A groups compete directly with one another, Scholastic A groups are divided into one of four subcategories based on progress toward intermediate skills:
- Scholastic AAA
- Scholastic AA
- Scholastic A
- National A - teams competing at multiple WGI Regionals and/or World Championships in the A Class.
Open Class
Participants in this class should have intermediate vocabulary, programs, achievement level, and are beginning to incorporate advanced concepts. Evaluation will be on the WGI Open Class criteria.
World Class
Participants in this class should have advanced vocabulary, programs, achievement level, and are exploring new material. Units in these classifications should be setting the standard all other units strive to achieve. Evaluation will be on the WGI World Class criteria.
Junior Class
Scholastic OnlyEnsembles entirely comprised of middle school aged students. High School students are not allowed to compete in this class. Here is where the novice or beginning student discovers the joy of performing and realizes the sense of achievement as each skill is learned. Ensembles are evaluated on the WGI Marching A Class sheets but not ranked against A class groups.
A Class
Here is where the novice or beginning student discovers the joy of performing and realizes the sense of achievemnet as each skill is learned. Ensembles are evaluated on the WGI Marching A Class sheets.
Open Class
Ensembles have some experience in the indoor percussion arena. Open Class ensembles have several members who understand the skills required to perform intermediate levels of playing and movement. Here is where the intermediate student explores new challenges through performance and realizes a greater sense of achievement as each more complex skill is learned. Evaluation will be on the WGI Marching Open Class sheets.
World Class
Ensembles demonstrate a high degree of advanced development. All of the performers contribute to the consistent high levels of performance being demonstrated. World Class ensembles are trendsetters in the indoor percussion activity. Programs are unique and innovative and these components are important at this level. Some very sophisticated challenges will be placed on the performers. Evaluation will be on the WGI Marching World Class sheets.
Concert Percussion instrumentation should optimize musical performance. There will be no visual element evaluated. Based on musical and conceptual design and achievement.
Junior Class
Scholastic OnlyEnsembles entirely comprised of middle school aged students. High School students are not allowed to compete in this class. Here is where the novice or beginning student discovers the joy of performing and realizes the sense of achievement as each skill is learned. Ensembles are evaluated on the WGI Concert Percussion A Class sheets but not ranked against A class groups.
A Class
Here is where the novice or beginning student discovers the joy of performing and realizes the sense of achievemnet as each skill is learned. Ensembles are evaluated on the WGI Concert Percussion A Class sheets.
Open Class
Ensembles have some experience in the concert percussion arena. Open Class ensembles have several members who understand the skills required to perform intermediate levels of playing. Here is where the intermediate student explores new challenges through performance and realizes a greater sense of achievement as each more complex skill is learned. Evaluation will be on the WGI Concert Percussion Open Class sheets.
World Class
Ensembles demonstrate a high degree of advanced development. All of the performers contribute to the consistent high levels of performance being demonstrated. World Class ensembles are trendsetters in the concert percussion activity. Programs are unique and innovative and these components are important at this level. Some very sophisticated challenges will be placed on the performers. Evaluation will be on the WGI Concert Percussion World Class sheets.
Indoor Winds presents marching ensembles of any wind instrumentation the same performance environment as indoor color guard and percussion ensembles. Winds programs can perform with color guard and/or a percussion unit, but groups are not required to have non-wind instrument playing performers.
A Class
Beginning programs and performers. Participants in A class should have beginning vocabulary, programmatic material, and achievement levels at the beginning/introductory level. Evaluation will be on the WGI Winds A Class criteria.
Open Class
Intermediate/developmental programs and performers. Participants in this class should have intermediate vocabulary, programmatic material, achievement level, and are beginning to incorporate advanced concepts. Evaluation will be on the WGI Winds Open Class criteria.
World Class
Advanced programs and performers. Participants in this class should have advanced vocabulary, programmatic material, achievement level, and are exploring new facets of the indoor winds idiom. Units in these classifications should be setting the standard all other units strive to achieve. Evaluation will be on the WGI Winds World Class criteria.
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